Restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen that never stopped serving food
BBC India·28 Mar·Positivity
What Happened
Workers in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh are restoring a centuries-old royal kitchen built in 1837 by Awadh ruler Muhammad Ali Shah. The kitchen, located within Chota Imambara complex, still serves thousands during Ramadan and Muharram. The Archaeological Survey of India began restoration in October, targeting completion by March. Work includes recreating traditional lime-based mortar and using authentic lakhauri bricks. A trust manages operations using interest from a historical fund established by the ruler.
Key Entities
LucknowChota ImambaraMuhammad Ali ShahArchaeological Survey of IndiaAwadhHussainabad TrustYasir AbbasRoshan Taqui